SUPERMAN icon Henry Cavill stole the hearts of many fans when he appeared on screens in the DC Extended Universe – here’s everything you need to know.
The Brit actor has made a name for himself with starring roles in popular movies and TV shows including The Witcher, The Tudors, Enola Holmes and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
How old is Henry Cavill?
The Justice League actor is 40-years-old, born on May 5, 1983.
He grew up in St Helier, Jersey and is the fourth of five boys born to mum Marianne Dalgliesh and dad Colin Cavill.
Cavill went to school in Buckinghamshire, where his interest in acting was sparked.
At the age of 20, he began his career starring in the film adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003).
He later appeared in TV shows The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Midsomer Murders and The Tudors, before heading to Hollywood.
It was there that he was cast in the coveted role of Superman in Man of Steel, the film that would kickstart the DC Cinematic Universe.
Since then, the superhero has starred in The Man From UNCLE, Batman vs Superman, Justice League and Mission Impossible 6: Fallout.
He has now left two huge franchises, The Witcher and DCU.
His latest project appears to be starring in the Warhammer 40k TV show and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare film.
How tall is Henry Cavill?
The Superman icon stands at 1.85metres tall, or 6ft 5 inches.
He shows off his tall and athletic physique in many of his on-screen appearances.
Alongside his acting skills, Cavill’s impressive stature has established his role as a heartthrob in the industry – although he is yet to be voted People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Who is Henry dating?
Henry Cavill, 40, made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso, 34, in late 2022.
They have kept much of their love life private but went Instagram official in 2021.
The couple shared they are expecting their first child together after dating for three years.
He told Access Hollywood: “I’m very excited about it. Natalie and I are very, very excited.”
Eagle-eyed fans have suspected that Natalie is pregnant for some time – and were convinced she was rocking a baby bump.
It’s unclear how the couple met, but Natalie also works in the entertainment industry.
According to her LinkedIn profile, the actor’s girlfriend is the vice president of Television and Digital Studios at Legendary Entertainment.
She is from Roswell, New Mexico originally before building a life in California.
Speaking in the past about the prospect of becoming a dad, the Superman actor told Men’s Health back in 2017: “If I ever have kids one day, I want to be the dad who’s running round after them.
